Welcome to Port Potomac Homeowners Association, Inc.! This large-scale community is located in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is in close proximity to many conveniences, including Stonebridge Town Center, Potomac Mills Mall, VRE, Northern Virginia Community College, Sentara Potomac Hospital, and I-95. With beautiful townhomes and single-family homes and access to an abundance of amenities, this community is a sought-after place in Prince William County that residents are privileged to call their home. If you need to contact the management company after hours, call 703-385-1133.

Last year Patriot Trash began implementing the use of our new ASL (Automated Side Loader) trucks in some of the communities that we service. The ASL truck is manned by a single driver who controls a mechanical arm to pick up toter cans, as opposed to a three-man crew on standard rear load trucks.

The utilization of an ASL truck results in less noise than standard rear load trucks, reduces the time required to collect trash and recycling, and increases efficiency. Our ASL drivers are instructed to not leave the cab of the truck to collect large items or items that are not in a toter.

Starting June 1, 2019, we will begin to enforce this rule, and trash outside the toter cans will not be collected. To ensure that we are able to operate at maximum efficiency, we need your help to reach out to the homeowners of your communities to let them know:

All trash for pickup must be inside their toter can; trash outside the can will not be collected.

All toters must be placed at the curb, unobstructed, with the handles facing the house.

“Unobstructed” means that the toter must be 3’ from all other toters, cars, mailboxes, etc.

Large items or additional items left at the curb but outside of the toter will not be collected; instead, they will be “stickered” with a notification as to why the items were not collected and what to do to ensure these items get picked up.

For a list of your communities serviced by the ASL truck, please contact your sales representative or call customer service at (703) 257-7100. We thank you for your continued support, please let us know if you have any questions.

If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch in your community or if you are a current Neighborhood Watch and are looking for a refresher, then please join us for this training. The presentation should last about 1 hour and we will have time for questions and answers.

Please RSVP to Officer Marcia Whaley

Email: mwhaley@pwcgov.org

Phone: 703-792-4412

You might have noticed that the waterfall wall has been on and off this past week. This is due to the fact that we discovered a leak in the irrigation system on that side of Port Potomac Avenue. The water for the waterfall comes from the irrigation system so when the water level becomes low, the waterfall automatically turns off to protect the mechanical parts. The irrigation contractor is working on locating and repairing the leak this morning.

We have finally received the permit for the temporary trailer. The electrician is working on the electric permit and will run electric to the trailer as soon as the electrical permit is issued. As soon as we get moved in, we will have a location where homeowners can come by to talk to us, replace missing or receive new ID Cards, pick up forms, etc. We are looking forward to being back in one location and being able to work together as a team.

We are still working on the permit for the locker room repairs. As you know we need the two locker rooms in order to open the outdoor pool. After contact with the county, our plan was to repair the drywall damage in the locker rooms, lock the doors leading to the clubhouse and have the outdoor and possibly the indoor pool open for business. The county has turned the project into something else entirely. First is an issue of egress, the one door in and out of the locker rooms was not adequate, we had to add in the four additional doors in the indoor pool. Next they want to see evaluations of electrical, fire systems, plumbing etc. Bottom line, the goal is to get the outdoor poo open for use this summer, I do not think it will be open by Memorial Day. With luck it won't be to long after the holiday.

Please take a minute to read the letter below from Patriot Trash. This new policy goes into effect June 1, 2019. For Port Potomac the biggest change will be that residents have to call for large item pickup. These items will no longer be picked up without notification.

Dear Property Manager,

Last year, we began implementing the use of our new ASL (Automated Side Loader) trucks in some of the communities that we service. The ASL truck is manned by a single driver who controls a mechanical arm to pick up toter cans, as opposed to a three-man crew on standard rear load trucks.

The utilization of an ASL truck results in less noise than standard rear load trucks, reduces the time required to collect trash and recycling, and increases efficiency. Our ASL drivers are instructed to not leave the cab of the truck to collect large items or items that are not in a toter.

Starting June 1, 2019, we will begin to enforce this rule, and trash outside the toter cans will not be collected. To ensure that we are able to operate at maximum efficiency, we need your help to reach out to the homeowners of your communities to let them know:

All trash for pickup must be inside their toter can; trash outside the can will not be collected.

All toters must be placed at the curb, unobstructed, with the handles facing the house.

“Unobstructed” means that the toter must be 3’ from all other toters, cars, mailboxes, etc.

Large items or additional items left at the curb but outside of the toter will not be collected; instead, they will be “stickered” with a notification as to why the items were not collected and what to do to ensure these items get picked up.

For a list of your communities serviced by the ASL truck, please contact your sales representative or call customer service at (703) 257-7100. We thank you for your continued support, please let us know if you have any questions.

So far this year we have issues 807 violation letters to residences in the community. The items that are cited the most concern trash and landscaping. I have talked to you alot this Spring about these items. Trash may not be visible from the front of the home or on the curb earlier than the night before pickup. Yards must be mowed, weeds removed, trees and shrubs trimmed. Bare turf areas should be seeded or install sod. Another item we have talked about previously, but seem to be ignored, are vehicles. No commercial vehicles are permitted in the community, that includes trailers. If they fit in your garage, then they are not visible and the Association has no issue. Running a used car business, parking unlicensed vehicles all over the property is also prohibited. We will eventually find and tow these vehicles and will continue to enforce the regulations concerning these items.

I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Sincerely,

Beth Cousino
General Manager
Port Potomac HOA

Please share this information with neighbors that may not have received it.

Our landscape contractor, BrightView is finishing up on our first full service of the season. There were a few issues, but the common grounds and storm ponds are all looking neat and trimmed. There are a lot of weeds that were not taken care of by the pre-emergent, so I have requested a full weed treatment across the common grounds.

The F&G Committee is evaluating a number of tree maintenance proposals and will passing on their recommendation to the Board for action. The plan that is being considered would remove all dead trees across the community as one project, then replacement where appropriate would happen over a longer period. Not all trees that are removed will be replaced, it will depend on the specific area and if it is already over planted or if a tree is needed in a certain spot. This does not deal with trees in your private yard or on your tree lawn.

We are hopeful that we have finally come to a meeting of the minds with the County concerning the temporary trailer. I am waiting on a new stamped and signed copy of the trailer plans and believe that will be the last item the county will request. I tell you this with some trepidation, because the process of the trailer permit has been a difficult one and we have thought previously that we were due for approval.

While pursuing the temporary bathroom trailer that would possibly allow up to open the outdoor pool, we discovered that the Health Departments requirements for the trailer would make it close to impossible, but the Fire Marshal and the Building Inspector who closed the building in the first place, are willing to consider allowing us to repair the locker rooms and open both pools. The repairs have to be done under permit, which will slow down the project, but we are moving forward on the needed drawings, then the permit then the repairs.

One of our homeowners asked that I remind everyone that now that it is warmer, there are many children out on bikes and running on and off the streets. Please slow down to 25 miles per hour, stop at the stop signs and keep a watch out for children running in front of your car. This is a good reminder to pass on to all drivers in your family.

The next Board Meeting will be held on May 21, 2019 at the Dr. A J Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. In the Cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 7 pm.

Thanks to the efforts of the Port Potomac Fitness Director, Pam Wise, we have been able to locate an offsite location to hold three fitness classes a week. We understand that this is a limited class schedule and there is little flexibility in the times, but it is an opportunity to keep residents moving. The Potomac Woods Assisted Living Facility has been gracious enough to allow no cost use of their facility. We have invited any of their residents who would like to join us to do so. Please make them feel welcome.

Residents must bring their ID Cards to the class, which it is available for residents only. No guests or children will be permitted. To assure the safety of the residents of the Potomac Woods Assisted Living Facility, the fitness instructors will meet our residents at the entrance to Building 2, five minutes prior to class and let everyone in the building.

Any questions on these classes, you may contact Pam at pwise@nfcamenity.com.

Finally, after years of waiting, the new dog park project is complete. The dog park will open spring of 2019 to give the grass and landscaping time to take root. Please stay tuned for the opening of Port Potomac HOA dog park in 2019.

Security Contractor for Port Potomac

Posted on Jan 17th, 2018

Port Potomac HOA has hired a new Security Company, SOS Security, LTD. to handle security services for the community in 2018. (Start date January 16, 2018) There will be an officer on site from 8 pm to 4 am every evening doing patrols. To reach the patrol officer during their shift you may call 571/251-2470.

Should you notice anything you want to report that is not urgent or you have a question for the security company, you can call SOS Security, Mr. Robert Salba at 703/862-2040 during normal business hours. As always, any activity that warrants, you should call Prince William County Police, 911 or the non-emergency number 703/792-6500.

When having packages delivered to your home, beware of “porch pirating” — when a thief steals delivered packages from your doorstep or porch. Thieves can follow delivery trucks, watching for prime targets. These thieves commonly strike during working hours as many homes are empty at that time.

There are many steps that you can take to reduce the chance that your deliveries will be stolen. Here are some helpful tips to prevent the theft of your package.

· Have your packages delivered to a location where someone can receive them in-person. A neighbor or relative who is usually home, for example, or your workplace if your employer allows it.

· Encourage your neighbors to watch for deliveries and agree to secure each other’s packages. This includes being watchful for any stranger who is going onto porches for no apparent reason, or following delivery trucks.

· Ask the shipper to hold your package at their facility. Most offer this service.

If you see anyone acting suspicious, call the police. Try and get as much information as possible; suspect / vehicle descriptions, license plates, the last direction of travel and any other information that would help identify the thief.

This coming Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm at Potomac High School Auditorium, there will be community meeting to discuss proposed boundary changes to the elementary schools on the Eastern side of Prince William County. These changes will impact Port Potomac residents, either directly or indirectly. One of the plans (of which there are 3), has the community split between attending Mary Williams Elementary School and Potomac Shores Elementary School.

The final Capital Improvement Plan report is available. Click here and here to read the entire report. Your feedback is welcome at the upcoming Special Meeting on Thursday, October 8th, at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse Great Room. See you there!

The Neabsco Creek Boardwalk grand opening is coming up and Supervisor Principi's office wanted to share some information that may be useful to Port Potomac residents who wish to participate.

The south entrance (off of Neabsco Rd through the Julie Metz wetlands) will be closed until after the ribbon is cut. Residents who wish to walk across the boardwalk to the festivities using the south entrance should plan on coming after 11am on June 1st.

If residents would like to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be a shuttle pick up at the Neabsco Eagles Park. Residents can park or walk to Neabsco Eagles Park and a shuttle will take them to the main event/activities at the northern entrance of the boardwalk.

More information can be found at http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/neabsco/Pages/default.aspx and a full program will be available prior to the event.

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